Makita DCS460 Owner's And Safety Manual

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31CCheck the sprocket before mounting a new chain.Worn out sprockets (8) may damage the new chain and musttherefore be replaced.Remove the sprocket guard (See "PUTTING INTO OPERATI-ON" figs. B).Remove the chain and guide bar.Remove circlip (9).CAUTION: The circlip will pop out of the groove. When remov-ing it, hold your thumb against it to prevent it from popping off.Remove thrust washer (11).If the chain sprocket (8) is worn, the clutch drum cpl. (12) mustbe replaced. For the part number consult the “Extract from thespare parts list”.Put on the washer disc (13), new clutch drum cpl. (12), cupwasher (11) and new circlip (9) montieren (for the order numbersee “Extract from the spare parts list”).For replacing the guide bar, chain, and sprocket see "PUTTINGINTO OPERATION A-H".NOTE:Don’t use a new chain on a worn chain sprocket. By the time2 chains have worn, the sprocket has become worn out, soit should be replaced at least at every second chainreplacement. To distribute the chain oil evenly, run a newchain at half-throttle for a few minutes before use.New chains stretch, so check the chain tension frequently (see“Checking the chain tension”).Instructions for changing the chain typeAlways wear protective gloves!- Before using a 3/8" saw chain, be sure to first cut out themarked section of the chip deflector (14)!- To do this, first cut along the marking (15) with a sharpknife and then cut across to remove the piece.NOTE:If switching to chain type .325" it will be necessary to install anewchip deflector (see „Extract from the spare parts list“ for thepart number).812 131191415Replacing the saw chainCAUTION: Use only chains and guide bars designed for this saw (see the Extract from the spare-parts list)!When changing chain types, always make sure to use the clutch drum cpl. (12). It may be necessary to change theclutch drum cpl.IMPORTANT: If the chain type is changed from .325" to 3/8", the chip deflector must be modified. See underÑInstructions for changing the chain type.ì